Purging

Pronunciation: /ˈpərʤɪŋ/

Definitions of purging

verb to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse; purify

Example Sentences

A1 I am purging my closet to get rid of old clothes.

A2 She is purging her social media accounts to remove negative influences.

B1 The company is purging outdated files to make room for new data.

B2 After the holidays, many people start purging their homes of excess decorations.

C1 The government is purging corrupt officials from its ranks.

C2 The organization is purging any members found to be involved in illegal activities.

Examples of purging in a Sentence

formal The act of purging toxins from the body is essential for maintaining good health.

informal I'm thinking of purging my closet and getting rid of clothes I never wear.

slang She's always purging her social media accounts to keep things fresh.

figurative Purging negative thoughts from your mind can lead to a more positive outlook on life.

Grammatical Forms of purging

• past tense: purged
• plural: purgings
• comparative: more purging
• superlative: most purging
• present tense: purge
• future tense: will purge
• perfect tense: have purged
• continuous tense: is purging
• singular: purging
• positive degree: purge
• infinitive: to purge
• gerund: purging
• participle: purged

Origin and Evolution of purging

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'purging' originated from the Latin word 'purgare', meaning to cleanse or purify.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'purging' has evolved to also refer to the act of getting rid of unwanted elements or substances, both physically and metaphorically.